Interpreting Services

Certified interpreters, in the room or on the screen in minutes

On-site, over the phone or by video - in 245 languages including American Sign Language. Trusted by hospitals, courts, school districts and businesses across Columbus and central Ohio.

A Vivid Language Solutions interpreter working on site with a client In person

In person

On-Site Interpreting

A certified interpreter comes to you. For long appointments, emotionally difficult conversations, or any setting where body language and rapport matter, nothing replaces having a professional in the room.

  • Certified, background-checked interpreters based in and around Columbus
  • Scheduled in advance, with same-day cover where we have availability
  • Interpreters briefed on the setting before they arrive
  • Sign language interpreters available alongside spoken languages
Commonly used for
Medical appointments Court and legal IEP and school meetings Depositions Social services Conferences
Phone interpreting with Vivid Language Solutions Over the phone

Over the phone

Phone Interpreting

Connect to an interpreter by phone when you need one immediately and there is no time to schedule. It is the fastest way to get a speaker of an uncommon language on the line, and it works from any handset.

  • No appointment and no equipment needed - dial and connect
  • Practical for short exchanges and unplanned conversations
  • Covers rare languages that are hard to source locally in person
  • Billed by the minute, so a two-minute call costs two minutes
Commonly used for
Front desk and intake After-hours calls Pharmacy Insurance queries Rare languages Quick follow-ups
Video remote interpreting with Vivid Language Solutions On screen

On screen

Video Remote Interpreting

The middle ground between the other two. You get the visual cues that phone interpreting loses, without waiting for an interpreter to travel to you - which is what makes it the practical option for sign language at short notice.

  • Interpreter is visible, so gestures and expression carry
  • The realistic way to get American Sign Language on short notice
  • Connects in minutes rather than the hours travel would take
  • Works on a tablet, laptop or a cart already on your ward
Commonly used for
American Sign Language Emergency departments Telehealth Remote consultations Multi-site teams

Who we work with

Interpreting built around your setting

An interpreter in an emergency room and an interpreter in a deposition need different training. We match the interpreter to the situation, not just the language.

Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics and private practices. Federal law requires meaningful language access for patients with limited English, and we help you meet it.

Legal and Courts

Depositions, hearings, attorney-client meetings and court appearances, with interpreters used to legal register and procedure.

Education

Parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, enrolment and district communications for families who do not speak English at home.

Government

Public services, benefits offices and community meetings where residents need to be understood in their own language.

Insurance

Claims interviews, recorded statements and adjuster calls, where an inaccurate rendering has real financial consequences.

Business

Negotiations, HR meetings, safety briefings and training for a multilingual workforce.

Interpreter Training

Training for working interpreters

We provide both interpreter training and interpreter service. Our online courses are fully self-paced, and every graduate receives a Certificate of Completion to retain in their professional records.

Essentials of Medical Interpreting is in development. Tell us you are interested and we will let you know when it opens.

245Languages interpreted and translated
150+Qualified interpreters on our roster
24/7On-demand access when you need it
100%Confidential and HIPAA aware

Need an interpreter?

Tell us the language, the date and the setting. We will confirm an interpreter and come back to you.